How to Pronounce Slapping

To pronounce "slapping", say SLAPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslæpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈslæpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slapping”

"slapping" has 2 syllables: slapp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does slapping mean?

verb

  1. To give a slap to.

    “She slapped him in response to the insult.”

  2. To cause something to strike soundly.

    “He slapped the reins against the horse's back.”

noun

  1. The act of giving a slap or slaps
  2. The slap bass technique

adjective

  1. Very large; whopping.

Words that rhyme with slapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

Related words

abusedcuffedill-treatedmaltreatedmistreatedsmackhitstriking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slapping"?▾

"Slapping" has 2 syllables: slapp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "slapping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slapping" is /ˈslæpɪŋ/.

What does "slapping" mean?▾

Slapping: To give a slap to.

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